The use of CO2 ablative fractional laser, non-ablative picosecond fractional lasers 1064 nm and 755 nm and needle mesotherapy in combined therapy to reduce stretch marks and skin laxity. A clinical case

Stretch marks are a common problem and a challenge for cosmetologists and aesthetic medicine doctors. Due to the complex etiopathogenesis and difficulties in their reduction, specialists use various therapeutic methods. In this study, the described case confirms the effectiveness of selected combined therapy in reducing stretch marks and skin laxity. Impressive surgical results were obtained with the implementation of combined therapy consisting of the use of non-ablative Nd:YAG fractional laser and alexandrite laser in picosecond technology, CO2 fractional ablative laser and needle mesotherapy treatments.

Effectiveness of Gotu Kola Extract Lotion (Centella Asiatica) in Reducing Stretch Marks

Stretch marks result from mechanical factors, namely stretching of the skin due to the development of subcutaneous structures (interstitial adipose tissue) or biochemical factors (the presence of excessive glucocorticoids that inhibit fibroblast activity and proliferation). There is no truly effective treatment for removing striae once they have formed. This study evaluates the effectiveness of administering Gotu Kola Extract (Centella asiatica) on the stretch mark. This paper was a Quasi-Experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. This study was conducted at the Independent Practice Midwife (IMP) Zummatul Atika in October-December 2020. The population was postpartum mothers (days 0-6) with stretch marks. Meanwhile, there were 12 respondents by purposive sampling technique. The independent variable was Gotu kola extract lotion, while the dependent variable was stretch marks with ratio data. Collecting data with a structured interview to gather the characteristics of respondents and participant observation to evaluate changes (number of stretch marks, color, moisture, and skin condition) in stretch marks before and after intervention during one month. The Gotu kola extract lotion was made in the pharmacy laboratory of PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya within several stages. The data analysis used the paired T-test, and the result showed p= 0.000, indicating a significant difference before and after the intervention. This study concludes that administering Gotu Kola Extract (Centella asiatica) lotion effectively reduces skin pigmentation and lines in stretch marks, increases skin moisture, and refines skin texture.

Treatment of striae distensae: recent conceptions

Stretch marks (striae distensae) are linear areas of cutaneous atrophy that appear in regions of greatest stretch of the skin. Their formation is a complex multifactorial process, its etiopathogenesis has not been fully understood yet. Aesthetic correction of stretch marks is an urgent problem of modern dermatocosmetology due to their widespread prevalence and pronounced negative impact on the patient’s quality of life. The aim of this paper was to provide a review of the literature on current reported treatment options for stretch marks. The principles of the effect of various methods of treatment, their classification and data from clinical trials are considered.